Window on the World
Window on the World was an eclectic programme that brought music, dance and craft from all over the world into local schools. About 1300 children were given the opportunity to learn a new skill at the same time as learning about the country from which it came from and the people that use it.
" ... a big thank you to GemArts for the involvement that you have had at our school and the effect that developing cultural diversity has had within our school. Without your organisation we would not be able to find the events and activities that you have provided."
Miss Felicity Dickinson
Deputy Head, Brighton Avenue Primary School
Chinese artist Chun Chao taught children at Windmill Hills Primary School traditional Chinese crafts such as Lantern Making, Kite making and Calligraphy. The project coincided with the Chinese New Year so special gifts were made to commemorate this important date in the Asian calendar.
"For the children to experience this type of art has been unique and for many it was the first time they have worked with arts from different cultures"
Sally Craig, Blaydon West Primary School.
Children at Blaydon West Primary School had six weeks of Samba Drumming and Dancing workshops. With these new skills they performed in 
front of hundreds of shoppers at the Metro Centre and also formed a part of the entertainment at the Bangladesh V England Cricket match at Durham County Cricket Ground in June 2005.
"... When we were doing bom bom cha and I was playing drums by doing just bom bom cha it was fun"
Shaun, age 7, Windmill Hills Primary School
Gumboot Dancing Workshop
" I thought that it was interesting because it originated from the miners in Africa. I really enjoyed learning something new"
Rosie, age 6, Blaydon West Primary School
